Phones and electric vehicles can be subjected to cyber attacks at any moment.

The global economic wars have evolved into a new dimension following Israel's cyber attack on Lebanon. As countries' cybersecurity concerns grow, fears that smart devices can be managed by various software have triggered a series of bans in the United States. The American administration has decided to ban Chinese technology in cars.

Dr. Ekrem Teymur, Chairman of Keltis Artificial Intelligence Inc., who was the guest of Abdurrahman Yazıcı in the Haberler.com studio, emphasized that there is no software system on Earth that cannot be hacked or infiltrated, and explained the precautions that need to be taken.

"FOR THE FIRST TIME, WE SAW THE PHYSICAL EFFECTS OF A CYBER ATTACK"

Pointing out that there have been no physical effects from cyber attacks experienced worldwide until now, Teymur noted that Israel's cyber attack on Lebanon is significant as it is the first attack to produce physical consequences. All devices that can receive signals from any signal transmitter connected to the internet or satellite, can be remotely controlled or programmed, can also be used for attack purposes. It is also possible to load time-delayed explosives onto pagers, he stated.

IS CYBER WAR PART OF ECONOMIC WAR?

Abdurrahman Yazıcı reminded that Israel's cyber attack on Lebanon has been effective in the United States applying new sanctions against China. He asked Dr. Ekrem Teymur how the perception of security has changed in Washington. Ekrem Teymur indicated that the issue points more towards an economic war than a cyber war, stating, "China dominates the electric vehicle market. China's dominance in the market is a cause for economic concern in Western countries. The Volkswagen group will soon close all its factories in Germany. They can no longer produce economically as their market shares have shrunk in the West. It is impossible for the West to surpass China in smart and electronic vehicles. The U.S. administration is one hundred percent right regarding security concerns," he said.

"REGULATIONS SHOULD BE ESTABLISHED FOR ELECTRONIC DEVICES"

Pointing out that even the most secure systems in the world can be hacked, Ekrem Teymur stated, "There is no system on Earth that cannot be hacked or infiltrated. Hackers who infiltrate electric vehicles can use these vehicles for any purpose." In response to Abdurrahman Yazıcı's question about whether there is a security risk between U.S. and Chinese produced software, he said, "From our perspective, from Turkey's perspective, both are equal. In terms of our country's national security, relevant institutions need to form commissions to take precautions on such matters. We need to be very quick in determining the standards that need to be met for the import of these products, for their entry into the country, and in establishing the regulations that these products must comply with while being used domestically. We need to take steps as soon as possible."